An argument can easily be made that Markelle Fultz played the most confident and well-rounded game of his young Philadelphia 76ers career. His play against the Los Angeles Clippers Thursday night was impressive for a variety of reasons.

Along with the 12 points on 5-10 shooting, nine rebounds and five assists, he also provided a spark. Fultz attacked the rim and was aggressive throughout the game, but Sixers teammate Ben Simmons was especially impressed with what the second-year guard provided in the fourth quarter.

“I feel like he [Fultz] brought us back to life. The way he was playing was amazing. Defensively, I think he is locked in a lot more. He is more aware just being on the floor. Certain guys have a switch where you can turn it on and just make plays for the team. I think just the way he plays, he took what they gave him and he was able to just finish and execute.” Simmons told reporters.

The Clippers outscored the Sixers 29-18 in the third quarter to cut a 15-point lead down to just four heading into the fourth quarter. Behind Fultz, Simmons, Joel Embiid and a well-rounded effort, the Sixers ran away in the final frame.

The 122-113 win for Philly was proof that Fultz’s jump shot doesn’t always have to fall in order for him to make an impact on the floor.